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Ultrasound results could be a lot worse. I continue to be encouraged.
I completed the endoscopic ultrasound procedure and the results are in. I have stage three cancer (on a scale of one to four) which is better news than it sounds. The treatment and prognosis for the first three stages of … Continue reading
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Next test scheduled for 10 AM Wednesday May 5th.
The endoscopic ultrasound procedure is scheduled for Wednesday at 10 AM. At that time they will go back down my throat and do a more detailed analysis that will determine the best treatment. This may include a combination of surgery, … Continue reading
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Some observations about my friends and life in general.
It has been fascinating watching the reactions of people when they learn I have cancer. Young people tend to be shocked and emotional because it is so foreign to them. People my own age (62) tend to become distraught realizing … Continue reading
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The pathology report is done and the news is encouraging.
The pathology report indicates I have adenocarcinoma cancer which is a very common cancer that is treatable. When the pathologists did the initial examination they saw abnormalities, but nothing that was glaringly obvious that it was cancer. As they examined … Continue reading
I had no idea I had this many friends.
I am astounded by the overwhelming support I am getting from friends, neighbors, and relatives. I had no idea there were so many people who cared about me that much. I’m also amazed at the fantastic response I’ve gotten from … Continue reading
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Update – Sunday May 2, 2010.
This whole thing started with a case of bronchitis, that turned out to be anemia, that was suspected to be a bleeding ulcer, that is now strongly suspected to be cancer of the esophagus. On Monday we will get the … Continue reading
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Anne is hanging in there too.
It has come to our attention that we have not let you know how Anne is doing. We decided to have her write something for me to post here: “Given the nature of the news we received last week, we … Continue reading →